April 6, 1928 ~ October 22, 2022
Calvin Edison Powers, 94, of Bennett, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Autumn Care in Biscoe.
The funeral was held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at Beulah Baptist Church with Dr. Neal Jackson presiding. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends prior to the service from 1 to 2:45 p.m.
Mr. Powers was born in Moore County to Benjamin and Lula Gilliland Powers. He served in several positions as a member of Beulah Baptist Church. He was a teacher at Bennett School, a principal at High Falls School, a counselor for Moore County Schools and an associate superintendent for 23 years. Mr. Powers retired after 37 years in education. After retirement, he enjoyed farming and raising beef cattle. In addition to his parents, Mr. Powers was preceded in death by his wives, Faye Hayes Powers and Peggy Bailey Powers, and one brother, Paul Powers.
He is survived by two sons, Darrell Powers and Doyle Powers; five grandchildren; one step-grandchild; and nine great-grandchildren.
Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to Beulah Baptist Church Building Fund, 8454 Howard Mill Rd., Bennett, N.C. 27208.
Condolences may be offered online at www.joycebradychapel.com.